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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Acquah, Critical Care Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Samuel Acquah, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Acquah graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Acquah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acquah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acquah’s office at (212) 420-2377.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Acquah?
Dr. Samuel Acquah, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Acquah empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Bronchoscopy, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Cough-Chronic, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Pleural Disease, Sarcoidosis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Acquah is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Acquah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel) Program
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College
Is Dr. Acquah board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Acquah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Acquah speak?
Dr. Acquah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Acquah treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Acquah diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Acquah. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism with Heart Strain
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Lung Blood Clot with Cor Pulmonale
- Acute PE with Heart Strain
- Heart Failure from Lung Clot
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2609: Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Acquah perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Acquah performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Acquah. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Trach Tube Replacement
- Temporary Tracheostomy Tube Change
- Airway Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 31502: Tracheotomy tube change prior to establishment of fistula tract
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Temporary Vein Access for Dialysis
- Vein-to-Vein Cannula Insertion
- Dialysis Catheter Placement (Vein)
- Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36800: Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); vein to vein
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Acquah accept my insurance?
Dr. Acquah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 420-2377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Acquah accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Acquah in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Acquah's office located?
What is Dr. Acquah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Acquah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700876943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acquah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Acquah
What is Dr. Samuel Acquah's specialty?
Dr. Acquah is a Critical Care Internist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Acquah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samuel Acquah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Acquah is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Samuel Acquah accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Acquah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Acquah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Acquah's office at (212) 420-2377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Acquah?
Please contact Dr. Acquah's office at (212) 420-2377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Acquah have?
Dr. Samuel Acquah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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